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Re: Obama to Let States Restrict Emissions Standards

People seem to have this odd notion that really poor people are buying cars. Where does that notion come from?

And you ignore the flip side. The less we innovate, the further our position in the world economy slips. Who's going to get dumped on even more when that piper comes to collect his money? Those already in a ****ty position.

That doesnt stop me from feeling bad for people that can't afford to get another car.

I am ignoring nothing. I simply stated that I "Can't imagine how much that would suck" for them.

Originally Posted by Tucker Case

Don't apologize to me over that silly ****. I could care less if I can see the dust or not.
Now apologize for apologizing!

Re: Obama to Let States Restrict Emissions Standards

Originally Posted by Shewter

No, it's meant to show that they won't pass the United States EMISSIONS requirements.

READ A POST IN IT'S ENTIRETY!

As long as they put in a certain date, for vehicles that need to meet that restriction it shouldn't be a problem, especially if they make it coincide with the date the law takes effect(i.e. new emissions standards in 2009 only affects 2009 models and those going forward). But I always doubt the ability for common sense to find its way into legislation.

I know here in North Carolina, I had to get emission test for my 98 Dodge Durango, but not my 95 Cougar. In Wisconsin, I didn't get tested for either car ever, and pollution wasn't a problem. So with their less population in Wisco, they probably don't need emission standards other states need, as whatever models come out that meet those standards would suffice.

"Loyalty only matters when there's a hundred reasons not to be-" Gen. Mattis

Re: Obama to Let States Restrict Emissions Standards

Allowing the States to set their own standards is fine if those standards are limited to residents of that state. I do not think that can be imposed on businesses or vacationing people who are only there temporarily or just passing through. It is not reasonable to expect every states' standards to be known to every person.

With that said, it is an issue better left to the States, and the federal government should stay out of it completely.

Re: Obama to Let States Restrict Emissions Standards

Originally Posted by Alex

Allowing the States to set their own standards is fine if those standards are limited to residents of that state. I do not think that can be imposed on businesses or vacationing people who are only there temporarily or just passing through. It is not reasonable to expect every states' standards to be known to every person.

With that said, it is an issue better left to the States, and the federal government should stay out of it completely.

This is a +1 for Obama in my book.

It would almost certainly only apply to vehicles that are registered in California.

Re: Obama to Let States Restrict Emissions Standards

Originally Posted by jallman

Great. So now, Detroit most likely won't be able to sell it's cars in California. Way to stimulate that economy, Obama. Dumbass.

It isn't Obama forcing higher standards, it is the states. The states have this right. Frankly, even Detroit admits it needs to change the way it does things. This is one of those areas, and if California and other states see a need for stricter standards, they should enact them and provide more impetus to force Detroit to do what it needs to do.